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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tembo Laibon (ranked 22221 p4p, 497 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 22354 p4p, 458 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Tembo Laibon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rickson Silva !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Laibon tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Laibon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Laibon's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tembo Laibon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fails to pull guard.
We've been hearing reports that Laibon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Laibon turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Laibon can't get the takedown.
Laibon tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Laibon tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Laibon tightens his grip and picks Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laibon (2) vs (0) Silva
Laibon is posturing up here but Silva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Laibon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Laibon has to tap! Slick submission there by Silva !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Silva !
Rickson Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Tembo Laibon had this to say: 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 11783 p4p, 452 weight class) and Roman Boesku (ranked 3431 p4p, 297 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boesku slaps away a takedown attempt from Henley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boesku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henley (0) vs (2) Boesku
Henley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Henley is looking for a sweep. Boesku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henley has his hands on Boesku's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesku trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley looking to control.
Henley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boesku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Henley is tightening it up a little... Boesku has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Boesku reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Boesku taps out! Nice BJJ there by Henley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 3334 p4p, 298 weight class) and Bubba Brandon (ranked 25235 p4p, 493 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Ren Naga-Wing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bubba Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandon tries to clinch up but Naga-Wing circles away and keeps his distance.
Naga-Wing tries to keep at a distance but Brandon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brandon gets underhooks to prevent Naga-Wing's takedown attempt.
Brandon is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Naga-Wing can't fight it off and eventually Brandon manages to take the fight to the floor. Naga-Wing looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (0) vs (2) Brandon
We've been hearing good reports from Naga-Wing's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brandon trying to control but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Naga-Wing has Brandon pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon advances to half guard.
Brandon wants to take a breather but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Brandon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (0) vs (5) Brandon
Brandon wants to take Naga-Wing's back here but Naga-Wing is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Brandon prevents Naga-Wing from getting the reversal.
Brandon wants to take Naga-Wing's back here but Naga-Wing is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Brandon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brandon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Naga-Wing is now in Brandon's guard. A big mistake from Brandon there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (2) vs (5) Brandon
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing postures up.
Brandon working a defensive guard but Naga-Wing passes into half guard.
Brandon tries to get to full guard but Naga-Wing has control of the leg.
Brandon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naga-Wing is working away from the top position though.
Naga-Wing has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (5) vs (5) Brandon
Naga-Wing is looking to work his way around to Brandon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is looking to improve his position but Naga-Wing isn't that keen on the idea.
Brandon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brandon trying to hold on to Naga-Wing's head to control him but Naga-Wing postures up.
Brandon is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brandon wants to improve his position but Naga-Wing is controlling well.
Naga-Wing wants to pass the guard but Brandon is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is trying to control but Naga-Wing manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (8) vs (5) Brandon
Brandon tries to improve his position but Naga-Wing has taken his back! Naga-Wing has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Brandon tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Naga-Wing pushes Brandon away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ren Naga-Wing!
Ren Naga-Wing seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 2653 p4p, 248 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 3437 p4p, 304 weight class). Black comes to the ring accompanied by The Dicks - Rich Daddy. Brandis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Dick Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Black clinches with his opponent.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Black has him pressed against the ropes.
Black drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brandis pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Black has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brandis has Black up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Black is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brandis is defending well.
Black turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Black (4) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis tries to improve position but can't.
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brandis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brandis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandis tries to buck Black off but Black is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis prevents Black from improving position.
Brandis is trying to work for a sweep but Black has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Black (6) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis is working to get back to half guard.
Brandis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black looking to control but Brandis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandis regains half guard.
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brandis is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is working for a submission of some sort.
Brandis tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brandis tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Brandis trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandis keeps working.
Brandis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Brandis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (6) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis postures up.
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Brandis is pushing down on Black's leg trying to pass to half guard. Black is fighting to maintain full guard but Brandis has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis prevents Black from improving his position.
Black gets full guard.
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brandis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Black dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (8) vs (2) Brandis
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black has gone for a leg lock! Brandis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (8) vs (4) Brandis
Black has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandis looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (10) vs (4) Brandis
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (10) vs (6) Brandis
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Brandis is still trying to improve position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (12) vs (6) Brandis
Brandis is trying to keep Black in close.
Brandis wants to sweep but no luck.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandis is keeping the position for now.
Brandis working a defensive guard but Black manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Black (15) vs (6) Brandis
You can see the frustration on Brandis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brandis tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position.
Black swings around for an armbar but Brandis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (15) vs (8) Brandis
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the position.
Brandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
Brandis preventing the sweep.
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black working for submissions but it's allowed Brandis to get to half guard.
Brandis is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Brandis is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandis trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Brandis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brandis seems to be looking for submissions.
Black tries to roll over but Brandis keeps him under control.
Black with the active half guard here but Brandis passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (15) vs (11) Brandis
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (17) vs (11) Brandis
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black has gone for a leg lock! Brandis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (17) vs (13) Brandis
Black keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brandis wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandis defends well.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Brandis has gone for a leg lock! Black slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (19) vs (13) Brandis
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Black advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (22) vs (13) Brandis
Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brandis, who protects the arm well.
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brandis struggling a bit here.
Black trying to control the action but Brandis is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to get an arm triangle but Brandis is defending well.
Black in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Brandis is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Black!
Fletch Brandis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 1756 p4p, 215 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 4296 p4p, 428 weight class). Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Germano darts in and clinches Average up against the ropes.
Average has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Germano regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Germano
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Average trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Germano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (2) Germano
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Average keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average can't keep his opponent in guard - Germano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Germano wants to advance to full mount but Average doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average trying to control the position.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Germano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Germano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Average keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average working for a triangle but Germano defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Average keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Average's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Germano looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Average is trying to control the position but Germano postures up.
Average is really struggling to control Germano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Average pulls Germano in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Average is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (4) vs (2) Germano
Germano working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
Germano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Average escapes and throws Germano's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (7) vs (2) Germano
Germano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Average off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Average (7) vs (6) Germano
Germano is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Average defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Average wants to control his opponent's hands but Germano gets his hands free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to escape but Germano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Germano is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Average has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A lull in the action here.
Average trying to control but not successfully.
Germano working for the choke.
Average is really stuck here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Average breaks Germano's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (9) vs (6) Germano
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
Germano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (9) vs (8) Germano
Germano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (9) vs (11) Germano
Average manages to work his way to half guard, despite Germano's best efforts.
Average trying to hold on to Germano's head to control him but Germano postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano trying to control from half guard but Average is working away.
Average looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Germano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Average does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Germano is working for a kimura but Average is defending it quite comfortably.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Average has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Germano is working away from the top position though.
Germano trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Average gets back to full guard.
Average is trying to keep Germano in close.
Germano won't allow Average to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average controls Germano momentarily but Germano frees himself.
Germano looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (11) vs (11) Germano
Germano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germano is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
Average passes Germano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Average is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Germano sees it coming and defends easily.
Germano tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
Germano won't allow Average to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germano wants to improve his position but Average is controlling well.
Germano is controlling Average's trapped leg to prevent Average from advancing to side control.
Germano has a hand on Average's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Average takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (14) vs (11) Germano
Average looking to control but Germano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Germano tries to improve his position but instead Average has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Average (17) vs (11) Germano
Average trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Germano wants to escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Germano fending off the submission attempt from Average.
Average keeps control of the position as Germano tries to break free.
Germano is still trying to improve position.
Germano is keeping busy.
Average is trying to stick to Germano's back but Germano is turning into Average. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Average's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Germano. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (17) vs (13) Germano
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Average keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Average working for a triangle but Germano defends it easily.
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Germano is aware though and is defending well.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average wants to sweep but no luck.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Average is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (19) vs (13) Germano
Average wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 19 to 13.
Joe Average gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 3676 p4p, 313 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 1132 p4p, 130 weight class). Diame Jr has chosen Get It On The Floor as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Peter Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diame Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Diame Jr pulls guard.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diame Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diame Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diame Jr! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (0) vs (4) Diame Jr
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith stops Diame Jr from passing to mount.
Smith is not content to let Diame Jr control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diame Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (0) vs (6) Diame Jr
Diame Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Diame Jr has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diame Jr wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr wants to control but instead Smith manages to regain half guard.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith wants to improve his position but Diame Jr is controlling well.
Diame Jr is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to hold on to Diame Jr's head to control him but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith is not content to let Diame Jr control the position.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith trying to control but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
Diame Jr trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Diame Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (9) Diame Jr
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diame Jr controlling from the full mount.
Diame Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr controlling from the full mount.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (9) Diame Jr
Diame Jr keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Diame Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Diame Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (11) Diame Jr
Diame Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith has Diame Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Diame Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (14) Diame Jr
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (17) Diame Jr
Diame Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith can't escape the position.
Diame Jr trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Diame Jr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Diame Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Diame Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Diame Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diame Jr tries to advance position but instead Smith slips a leg back in to half guard.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Diame Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Diame Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith has control of Diame Jr's left arm, preventing Diame Jr from doing any damage.
Diame Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (20) Diame Jr
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith holding on.
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diame Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diame Jr trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diame Jr wins on points by 20 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Dumba Diame Jr thanked Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15893 p4p, 503 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1440 p4p, 159 weight class). Dominguez comes to the ring accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Bok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Give It Revolution. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 9 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bok looking to score a takedown here. Dominguez is defending well but Bok drives through and ends up in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Bok
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok passes Dominguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is looking for a kimura here.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dominguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is controlling the pace.
Bok wants to work for an arm triangle but Dominguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Dominguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Dominguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Dominguez defends it.
Bok frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (5) Bok
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Bok maintains control.
Bok trying to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez gets back to full guard.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bok manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (5) Bok
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (7) Bok
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (4) vs (7) Bok
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Dominguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (7) vs (7) Bok
Bok is trying to improve his position.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (9) vs (7) Bok
Bok really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control but Bok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bok regains half guard.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Bok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dominguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (9) vs (9) Bok
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (11) vs (9) Bok
Bok tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez is just content to waste time from the top position. Bok takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Bok has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Bok wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Bok wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Dominguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok is trying to control but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (14) vs (9) Bok
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bok is looking to escape.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Bok but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bok is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (14) vs (11) Bok
Bok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bok trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok pushing down on Dominguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is defending well.
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bok has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (14) vs (14) Bok
Bok has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (14) vs (16) Bok
Bok wants to take Dominguez's back but he can't do it this time.
Dominguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Bok has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 16 to 14.
A very excited looking Maxim Bok made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1450 p4p, 158 weight class) and Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 4153 p4p, 342 weight class). Pavlov's entrance music is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. A fine choice. Gorski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Broken People. Grzegorz Gorski is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Grzegorz Gorski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Gorski
Gorski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pavlov working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gorski is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
Gorski prevents Pavlov from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pavlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gorski's legs.
Gorski has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski being controlled for a moment.
Pavlov working away.
Gorski stops Pavlov from passing to mount.
Gorski is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pavlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gorski's legs.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Gorski is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pavlov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gorski is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gorski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavlov is staying tight to Gorski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gorski regains half guard.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Gorski
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Gorski
Gorski tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Gorski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gorski is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gorski wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Gorski is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gorski for as long as he can get away with.
Gorski is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov wants to take Gorski's back here but Gorski is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gorski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gorski tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Gorski is working away.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Gorski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Gorski is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gorski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gorski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov won't allow Gorski to sweep him here.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Gorski trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Gorski tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gorski wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Gorski won't allow it.
Gorski wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (12) vs (0) Gorski
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gorski is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gorski tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov looking to control but Gorski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Gorski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gorski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Gorski is squirming around nicely.
Gorski tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Gorski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gorski can't escape the position.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gorski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (15) vs (0) Gorski
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gorski doesn't escape.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Gorski is staying busy.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Gorski.
Pavlov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Gorski is defending well but eventually Pavlov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Gorski has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oliver Huang (ranked 1318 p4p, 172 weight class) and Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1220 p4p, 158 weight class). Ribbler has chosen Bad Religion - Infected as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Oliver Huang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribbler as he avoids it easily.
Huang gets tackled into the ropes by Ribbler. Ribbler maintains the clinch.
Ribbler is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Huang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Huang prevents the takedown attempt.
Ribbler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Oliver Huang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibbe Ribbler.
Ribbler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huang (0) vs (2) Ribbler
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ribbler is fighting to break Huang's control of his arms but Huang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribbler is aware though and is defending well.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribbler is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Huang wants to improve his position but instead Ribbler has moved into half guard.
Huang wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Huang is working hard here to advance position.
Huang manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ribbler has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fenrir MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Huang keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ribbler has picked Huang up and slammed him! Huang can't keep hold of the triangle and Ribbler manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (0) vs (5) Ribbler
Huang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huang is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Huang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Huang is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ribbler trying to control from half guard but Huang is working away.
Huang manages to get to full guard.
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huang managing to control the position.
Huang wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment.
Huang trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ribbler defends it easily.
Huang trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
Huang looking to control but Ribbler passes into half guard.
Huang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribbler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Huang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ribbler defends it easily.
Huang pulls Ribbler in to control the position.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Huang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribbler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (0) vs (8) Ribbler
Huang manages to get back to half guard.
Huang wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy.
Huang is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Huang wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huang is trying to get back to full guard.
Huang trying to control but Ribbler postures up.
Huang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huang wants to hit a switch here but Ribbler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Huang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (0) vs (11) Ribbler
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to control the pace but Huang is squirming around nicely.
Huang is working to get back to half guard.
Ribbler looking to control but Huang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ribbler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Huang wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Huang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huang stops Ribbler from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ribbler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Huang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Huang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Huang is looking to get to half guard.
Huang gets back to half guard.
Huang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Huang is trying to control but can't.
Huang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huang trying to hold on to Ribbler's head to control him but Ribbler postures up.
Huang is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ribbler in particular looking to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Huang tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Ribbler moves into full mount! Huang won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (0) vs (14) Ribbler
Huang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang regains half guard.
Huang is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 14 to 0.
Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15324 p4p, 537 weight class) and Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1851 p4p, 240 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the ring accompanied by Harbinger. Mamedov has chosen Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Khalid Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mamedov stuffs the takedown.
Igor Byhenikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Byhenikov with that takedown attempt.
Mamedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Byhenikov.
Mamedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Byhenikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byhenikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mamedov tries to sprawl out of it but Byhenikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mamedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov shoots in but Mamedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Byhenikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mamedov to the mat! Mamedov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Mamedov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byhenikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byhenikov has managed to get both his arms back between Mamedov's legs - danger averted.
Byhenikov passes Mamedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Mamedov is defending the position.
Mamedov trying to control here.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamedov is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
Byhenikov trying to control from Mamedov's half guard. Mamedov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Byhenikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Byhenikov is looking to pass into half guard but Mamedov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mamedov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (2) Mamedov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Mamedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (5) Mamedov
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byhenikov wants to control but Mamedov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mamedov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (6) vs (5) Mamedov
Byhenikov tries to keep control of the position but Mamedov is staying busy.
Mamedov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov tightening his grip on Mamedov, looking for the choke.
Mamedov just trying to survive but Byhenikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mamedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mamedov fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mamedov tries to break free.
Byhenikov is trying to stick to Mamedov's back but Mamedov is turning into Byhenikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mamedov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (6) vs (7) Mamedov
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Mamedov controlling him for the moment.
Mamedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byhenikov's guard.
Byhenikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mamedov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (6) vs (10) Mamedov
Byhenikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mamedov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (10) Mamedov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
Mamedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mamedov tries to roll but Byhenikov sticks to his back.
Mamedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Mamedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Byhenikov gets his hands free.
Byhenikov is looking for the choke from the back position but Mamedov is controlling his hands well.
Byhenikov working for the choke.
Mamedov tries to roll but Byhenikov sticks to his back.
Byhenikov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mamedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov has got his arm under Mamedov's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mamedov has spun round into Byhenikov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (12) Mamedov
Mamedov trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (12) vs (12) Mamedov
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Mamedov defends it.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Mamedov defends it.
Mamedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byhenikov pushes down on Mamedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mamedov looking for submissions off his back.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep. Byhenikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Mamedov defending well.
Mamedov wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Mamedov is in trouble now - Byhenikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (15) vs (12) Mamedov
Byhenikov avoids the attempt from Mamedov to control.
Byhenikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mamedov is holding on tight.
Byhenikov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (18) vs (12) Mamedov
Mamedov trying to control the hands but Byhenikov breaks the grip.
Mamedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Nice work there by Mamedov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (18) vs (14) Mamedov
Byhenikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamedov is aware though and is defending well.
Mamedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mamedov trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byhenikov is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mamedov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Byhenikov. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (18) vs (17) Mamedov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is not content to let Mamedov control the position.
Byhenikov tries to buck Mamedov off but Mamedov is having none of it.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mamedov prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Mamedov trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Mamedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mamedov prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Byhenikov manages to get to full guard.
Mamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Mamedov controlling him for the moment.
Mamedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (18) vs (20) Mamedov
Mamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working.
Mamedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Byhenikov is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away.
Byhenikov stops Mamedov from passing to mount.
Byhenikov tries to buck Mamedov off but Mamedov is having none of it.
Byhenikov is not content to let Mamedov control the position.
Byhenikov gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Mamedov is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Byhenikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamedov.
Mamedov is taking a breather. Byhenikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamedov wins on points by 20 to 18.
Khalid Mamedov is the new welterweight champion!
Khalid Mamedov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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